Ann Marie Ryan, Michigan State University (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption Ann Marie Ryan, Michigan State University professor of psychology, is investigating bias in the hiring process and what groups such as women, the elderly and minorities can do to combat it. Credit Michigan State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.